Showing posts with label #RockReport. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #RockReport. Show all posts

Sunday, November 3, 2019

#RockReport Rocks vs Fishers, Sectional I

Last Friday, your Rocks hosted the Fishers Tigers, earning a 42-14 victory. The win lifts the Rocks to 6-4 on the year, while seeing them through to the Sectional Championship.

The Shamrock offense was led by the Mason Piening and Dane Wheeler. Ayden Parker, Jacob Netral, and Ross Krieg added consistent play in the line. The big play was reception by Piening where he shed multiple tackles, outracing Tigers to the endzone while nearly getting caught by Netral from the line.

The Rock D was led by Micah Hauser and Benji Welch. Eli Patchett and David Frey tacked on consistent play. Popeye Williams, Benji Welch, Owen Ogle, and Grant Joyce all contributed big plays on the night, taking the ball away from the Tigers multiple times.

Shamrock Special Teams were led by Micah Hauser. Sean Sullivan added consistent kicks throughout the night, while Jack Pfeiffer had the big play.

Special mention should be given to Jonathan Hernandez, Jonathon Frey, Eli Carter, and Dalen Blanding. These Rocks made significant contributions in preparing the team for the Friday contest. During the week, they show us what it means to be united, providing the best possible look for their fellow teammates.

The Rocks will travel to face the Carmel Greyhounds for the Sectional 4 title next Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

Monday, October 21, 2019

#RockReport JV vs FC

The Westfield Junior Varsity football team played their final game of the season on Saturday October 19th.  The Rocks played their ninth game of the season against the Flashes of Franklin Central High School.  The Rocks won a hard fought game with a smothering defensive performance along with clutch offensive plays.  The Rocks won 17-14 and finished the season as JV HCC Champions and a record of 8-1.

The JV Rocks offense was able to sustain multiple drives but seemed to lose steam as they entered the low red zone.  Sophomore quarterback Maximus Webster & junior Quarterback Nick Talley split time on the day and led multiple impressive drives.  Offensive player of the game, sophomore Evan Cannon, ran the ball as hard as any player had all season.  Cannon ran behind a great offensive line anchored by junior center Dakota Arvin.  The big play of the game came in the 4th Quarter when Webster called his own number and was able to punch the ball into the endzone for the game winning touchdown.

The JV Rocks defense had an outstanding Saturday afternoon.  The linebackers and defensive line were aggressive and physical.  The player of the game was junior linebacker Gabe Arvin.  Consistently making plays all day was junior defensive tackle Seth Poriah.  Arvin & Poriah along with the rest of the high flying hard hitting Rocks defense shut the Flashes out in the first half and produced the play of the game with sophomore linebacker Maguire Graybill tipped a pass and sophomore cornerback Ryan Clayton intercepted the ball.

The JV Rocks football season for 2019 is over with an 8-1 record and the title of HCC Champions!

#RockReport Varsity at Franklin Central

Last Friday, your Rocks traveled to Franklin Central to face the Flashes, earning a 19-14 victory. The win assures a 5-4 wining record for the regular season, while the 3-4 conference record puts the Rocks fifth in the HCC.

The Shamrock offense was led by Camden Simons along with the consistent route running of Jacob Riddle. Mason Piening provided the big play of the game when he snagged a long Simons pass on the first play of the game and took it in for the score. The Rock D was led by Grant Joyce, with Alan White and David Frey tacking on solid play on both the front and back end of the defense. Two highlights standout in this one for the defense, with a key goal line stand, as well as a Joyce interception denying points to the Flashes when they threatened over the course of the game. Shamrock Special Teams were led by Carsen Voorhis, along with the consistent play of Lyle Beam. The big play of the game was provided by Mark McLaurin and Bryson Hoover.

Special mention should be given to Eric Jimenez, Jack Woodard, and Alex Wolfe. These Rocks made significant contributions in preparing the team for the Friday contest. During the week, they show us what it means to be united, providing the best possible look for their fellow teammates.

The Rocks will return to action in two weeks time, after the standard 6A first round bye, when they will open sectional play at home against the Fishers Tigers. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm on Friday, November 1st.

Sunday, October 13, 2019

#RockReport Varsity vs Fishers

Last Friday, your Rocks hosted the Fishers Tigers, falling 14-19. The loss drops the Rocks to 4-4 overall, and 2-4 in the conference.

Fishers drew first blood on a cold, rain-soaked night, with a long run play. The Rocks answered quickly to knot the game at 7-7. It was a score that would still stand at the break. In the third, the Rocks were able to put together a scoring drive that gave them 14-7 lead headed to the fourth. The Tigers score twice unanswered in the fourth, however, giving them the final edge.

The Rocks will return to action next Friday when they travel to take on the Franklin Central Flashes. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

Thursday, October 10, 2019

#RockReport Freshmen at Avon

The Freshman Rocks of Westfield traveled southwest to take on the Orioles of Avon in a very physical football contest. The Rocks held firm and earned a 37-14 victory, their 6th of the season.

The Rocks shined across the board. Offensively, they were led by the dynamic running back Jalen Herron, who rushed for two touchdowns. Herron earned player of the game honors. Quarterback Tyler Dikos stepped up and led his team throughout the second half, earning the Mr. Consistency award. There were two big plays -- both of which were deep passes. The first was quarterback Collin Lindsey’s perfectly placed touchdown pass caught by Eli Carter who ran it all the way down the field into the endzone. The second was Dikos’s deep pass to first year wide receiver Gabriel Medina.

On defense, Dillon Thieneman joined the freshman Rocks and starred at defensive back, making tackles all over the field. Thieneman was the defensive player for the game. Jalen Herron at cornerback and Brent Stone made their presence felt throughout the game, giving up no easy yards to a talented Avon offense. For their performance, they won Mr. Consistency honors. Herron’s pick six interception was the defensive play of the game.

The Rocks starred on special teams as well. Hunter Harris and Reece Weyer earned player of the game honors, while Eli Carter earned consistency honors. The big play was Luis Rodriguez’s first punt of the game, pinning the Avon offense deep in their own territory.

The freshman Rocks will play their final home game on Saturday, October 12th. Kickoff is at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

#RockReport JV vs Avon

The Westfield Junior Varsity football team played their seventh game of the season on Saturday against the Angry Birds from Avon.  The JV Rocks had a dominant performance in all three phases of the game.  The Rocks never trailed on the day and finished with a 35-14 victory.

The Rocks JV offense had very little trouble moving the ball up and down the field, but several times penalties stalled drives which resulted in no points on several occasions.  The most consistent part of the Rocks offense was sophomore quarterback Maximus Webster who led several scoring drives and finished with a rushing touchdown and a passing touchdown on the day.  The offensive player of the game is converted linebacker to running back, sophomore Evan Cannon.  Cannon was thrust into the role of lead rusher when an injury happened and took full advantage of his opportunity.  The big play for the offense was near the end of the second quarter when the Rocks found themselves tied 14-14.  Junior Quarterback Nick Talley found sophomore wide receiver Jackson Wassestrom for a long touchdown pass to give the Rocks all the lead they would need on the day.  Wassestrom finished the day with 2 touchdowns receiving.

The JV Rocks defense an outstanding day stopping the running attack of the Orioles.  The starting linebacking core of sophomore Jackson Anderson and juniors Gabe Arvin, Jonathan Hernandez, and Blaine Riley earned players of the game awards.  Sophomore defensive lineman Kyle Widmer and junior defensive linemen Ayden Hartman, Seth Poriah, and Seth Martin were the most consistent players on the defense.  These first two levels of dominance to the defense allowed the big play to come when junior safety Joey Wolfe intercepted the ball for the first turnover of the game.  Sophomores Thadeus O’Neill, Alex Wolf, and Maguire Graybill won special teams awards on the day for their outstanding contribution as well.

The JV Rocks football team will look to keep their momentum going when they play Fishers High School on Saturday October 12th at 10 a.m away at Fishers High School.

Sunday, October 6, 2019

#RockReport Varsity at Avon

Last Friday, your Rocks traveled to Avon to face the undefeated, #1 in the state, Orioles. Unfortunately, they let the birds escape with a close 27-24 victory. The loss drops the Rocks to 4-3 on the season (2-3 HCC).

Both teams traded blows early in this one, with the Rocks up 10-7 in the first. Avon finished the half strong with two unanswered scores, going in 20-10 at the break. The two teams traded blows once again in the third, and then the Rocks scored early in the fourth to make it 24-27 Avon. From there, both defenses clamped down, and the Orioles were able to run out the clock on the Rocks attempted upset. Still, it was a strong showing for a Rocks team in the midst of a 3 game skid, taking the top team in the state down to the wire.

Special mention should be given to Jonathon Frey, Dalen Blanding, Adam Garretson, and Ian Watson. These Rocks made significant contributions in preparing the team for the Friday contest. During the week, they show us what it means to be united, providing the best possible look for their fellow teammates.

The Rocks will return to action next week against the Fishers Tigers. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm at Riverview Health Stadium.

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

#RockReport JV at Brownsburg

The Westfield Junior Varsity football team played their sixth game of the season on Saturday against the purple Bulldogs from Brownsburg.  The JV Rocks had a gutsy performance.  The final outcome of the game was not determined until there were only 3 seconds left on the clock, but the Rocks pulled out the victory 27-26.

The Rocks JV offense had some difficulty versus the aggressive Bulldog defense.  Sophomore wide receiver Jackson Wassestrom was able to give the offense an injection of life on the first play as he nearly scored on the first play of the game making a 70+ yard catch and run.  The Rocks scored on their first drive thanks to a run by junior quarterback Nick Talley and the left side of the offensive line, sophomore Zach Williams and junior Alex Cummings.  The final drive of the half was orchestrated by sophomore quarterback Maximus Webster who took the team 80 yards on 19 plays to put the Rocks ahead at the half.  The Rocks found themselves tied in the final quarter and facing an unprecedented 1st and goal from the 43 yard line thanks to several penalties.  On 3rd and goal, Webster again had his number called and made a miraculous scramble and throw to the back corner of the endzone for his second touchdown connection with Wassestrom to put the Rocks ahead 27-20.

The JV Rocks defense had an overall excellent day except for a few plays in the second half.  Junior defensive tackle Seth Poriah was the player of the game causing multiple disruptive plays, tackles for loss, and a fumble recovery.  Junior linebacker Blaine Riley was the most consistent contributor for the Rocks defense.  Riley was able to fill in for an injured player and earned the praise of his teammates.  Quoting from a source which I will keep anonymous, “I know we can’t really nominate players for awards but Blaine Riley had a heck of a game”.  The most exciting sequence of the game happened with 50 seconds left in the game.  The Bulldogs had the ball on their side of the field trailing 27-20.  The Rocks played prevent defense and the Bulldogs were able to slowly move down the field and had their own miraculous catch with only 3 seconds left in the game to pull within 1 point.  The Bulldogs decided to gamble and go for the win with a 2 point play.  Junior defensive end Seth Martin turned the quarterback back towards the other defenders and junior cornerback Kyle Pape sealed the win with a big play tackle.  The Rocks won 27-26 on that last second play.

The JV Rocks football team will look to keep their momentum going when they play Avon High School on Saturday October 5th at 10 a.m at home.

#RockReport Freshmen vs Brownsburg

The freshman Rocks were hungry to get back to their winning ways after suffering a 21-19 loss against the Hamilton Southeastern Royals on Monday, September 23rd. At 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 24th, freshmen showed up ready to avenge that loss against a tough Brownsburg team who would be visiting the Rocks’ home confines on the 28th.

The Rocks took the field prepared and united, slogging their way through a full four quarter fight; ultimately, the Rocks were victorious by a score of 20-17.

The game started with drives by each team. No scoring occurred until Brownsburg got the first touchdown on a short drive. The Rocks defense did not back down and pushed the line of scrimmage back on a Bulldog 2 point conversion attempt. When the Rock offense went for a drive immediately following, quarterback Collin Lindsey threw a perfectly placed pass to receiver Eli Carter who evaded the Brownsburg secondary and found himself in the end zone for a 60 yard touchdown reception. The Rocks’ PAT attempt was good, giving the home team a 7-6 lead.

Near the end of the half, the Dogs drove down the field and came away with a field goal. At halftime, the Rocks trailed Brownsburg by a score of 9-7.

In the second half, both teams exchanged defensive stops for most drives. Towards the end of the third quarter, Brownsburg scored a touchdown and converted the 2 point conversion, working to a score of 17-7. The Rocks remained undaunted, though. As the fourth quarter rolled around, the resolve of the home team was made clear for all to see. In the final quarter, running back Jalen Herron ran the ball in for a touchdown and wide receiver Eli Carter found his way back to the end zone for a second touchdown.

Offensive award winners include player of the game Eli Carter, Mr. Consistency Austin Knott, and Carter’s 2nd touchdown as the Big Play. Braeden Wagner earns scout team honors for his efforts providing a look to the offense in the practice week.

Charlie Dager earned defensive player of the game honors. Defensive end Brent Stone won Mr. Consistency for his constant quarterback pressures. Tyler Dikos’s interception in the fourth quarter, aided by QB pressure from Brent Stone and Jayden Bernavil, is the big play.

On special teams, Austin Knott earned player of the game. Punter Luis Rodriguez won Mr. Consistency. The big play was Eli Carter’s kick return to the 50 yard line.

The Rocks return to action at Avon on Saturday, October 5th. Kickoff is at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, September 29, 2019

#RockReport Varsity vs Brownsburg

Last Friday, the Bulldogs of Brownsburg came to Riverview Health Stadium and defeated the Rocks, 34-14. The loss drops the Rocks to 4-2 on the season (2-2 HCC).

This was a rough one from the opening kickoff. The Rock D was able to hold Brownsburg to a field goal on the opening drive, but they the Dogs blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown. Just like that, they had a 10 point lead. The Shamrock offense struggled to get the team back into things, and a late Bulldog interception in the first half led to a 17-0 deficit at the break. Brownsburg would score twice more in the third to extend the lead to 31-0 before the Rocks recovered a fumble and showed some signs of life. The Rocks were able to punch in two scores late, but they game was pretty much in hand by that point.

Special mention should be given to Jackson Anderson, Amarion Ballard, and Dalen Blanding. These Rocks made significant contributions in preparing the team for the Friday contest. During the week, they show us what it means to be united, providing the best possible look for their fellow teammates.

The Rocks will look to build on some of their late game success and attempt to get back in the win column next week when they travel to Avon to take on the Orioles. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

#RockReport JV vs HSE

The Westfield Junior Varsity football team played their fifth game of the season on Saturday against the Royals from Fishers Indiana of Hamilton Southeastern.  The Rocks were reeling from a royal trouncing on Friday, but it was the JV Rocks that rolled on Saturday and turned the Royals to rubble with a 49-28 victory.

The Rocks JV offense was a well-oiled machine all morning.  The engine that kept that machine rolling were the joint players of the game, Sophomore quarterback Maximus Webster and Junior quarterback Nick Talley.  Both quarterbacks led touchdown drive after touchdown drive against the Royals defense.  The offense was able to function so well because of the consistent play of Sophomore lineman Leroy Dalen Blanding.  The fuel (or juice if you will) for the offense was supplied by sophomore wide receiver Jackson Wassestrom who accounted for multiple explosive plays and three touchdowns on the day.

The JV Rocks defense had a little trouble containing the high powered Royals offense at the beginning of the game, but deciphered the mystery as the game went on and were able to come up with multiple stops and give the ball back to their offense to expand their lead. The Rocks defense was built on the foundation that is sophomore defensive tackle Kyle Widmer.  Widmer was not only a disruptive force in the middle of the defense all game and earned the player of the game award, but he also earned the play of the game award by breaking through the Royals offensive line & tackling the running back on 4th and short to cause a turnover on downs.  The most consistent player of the game was Junior cornerback Kyle Pape.  Pape played the pass effectively all day and was very aggressive against the run.  Another big play for the Rocks came on special teams when Sophomore punter Maguire Graybill boomed the ball out of his own end zone and helped turn the field over for the Rocks defense.

The JV Rocks football team will look to keep their momentum going when they play Brownsburg High School on Saturday September 28st at 10 a.m away at Brownsburg Stadium.

Sunday, September 22, 2019

#RockReport - Varsity at HSE

Last Friday, your Rocks traveled to Hamilton Southeastern to take on the Royals, falling 34-10. The loss is the first one on the season, dropping the Rocks to 4-1 (2-1 HCC).

The Rocks had about as good of a start as they could hope for, scoring on the first drive, and then picking off a pass on their first defensive series. The field goal unit converted, and the Rocks had a 10-0 lead to end the first. The Rock D yielded a Royal touchdown in the second, which led to the 10-7 score at the break. In the second half, however, it was all Royals, as they scored 27 unanswered points. The Shamrock offense was simply never able to get going, and the Rock D struggled in the second half.

Special mention should be given to McGwire Graybill, Ian Bruch, and Mario Chalmers. These Rocks made significant contributions in preparing the team for the Friday contest. During the week, they show us what it means to be united, providing the best possible look for their fellow teammates.

Next week, your Rocks will come home to face the Bulldogs of Brownsburg. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

#RockReport Freshmen vs Noblesville

Renewing an annual cross-county rivalry, the freshman Rocks of Westfield hosted the Noblesville Millers on a beautiful Saturday morning with unparalleled weather for football. The Rocks exhibited superior toughness and physicality as they beat their rivals to the east by a score of 29-0 -- the defense’s second shutout in as many games.

The Rocks’ defensive front played aggressively vs. the Miller run and pressured their passing attempts constantly. Player of the game Seth Nanna impressed with multiple tackles for loss. The newcomer to the Rocks program hit his stride in this game, displaying the force he can exert from his position on the defensive line. Along with Nanna, inside linebacker Will Byers had a breakout game, earning Mr. Consistency honors for his play. Big plays by the defense included two interceptions -- one by Reece Weyer to end the half and one by Eli Carter returned for a touchdown.

Offensively, the Rocks were led by running back Jalen Herron. Herron found the Millers’ edge multiple times and sped to the end zone for two touchdowns. Bucking multiple tacklers, Herron combined brute force with his catlike speed. For his overall dependability performance as a teammate, practice player, and game player, wide receiver Chase Foreman won Mr. Consistency honors. The big play of the game came on a deep pass from quarterback Collin Lindsey to Eli Carter. The subsequent play was a touchdown.

On special teams, Charlie Dager won player of the game honors. Dager found himself in on every tackle for the kickoff squad. Pairing with Dager for Mr. Consistency is the kicker Grant Harlowe, whose kickoffs pinned the Miller offense back to start in their own red zone. The big play of the game was Eli Carter’s punt return to get the offense into scoring position.

The Rocks return to action on Monday, September 23rd as they head to Hamilton Southeastern for a Hoosier Crossroads Conference showdown. Kickoff is at 6:00 p.m.

Monday, September 16, 2019

#RockReport JV at Noblesville

The Westfield Junior Varsity football team played their fourth game of the season on Saturday against the Millers from the east. This match-up was a physical battle of wills from the first kick-off until the final whistle blew. The JV Rocks were able to grid  away with the victory, 10-7.

Rocks JV offense experienced many self-inflicted stops on the day with penalties. These penalties stopped many drives dead in their tracks despite the effort of the Rocks offensive player of the game, sophomore wide receiver Amarion Ballard. Ballard supplied several sparks for the offense with his ability to catch & run to gain extra yards. Junior wide receiver Adam Garrettson & freshman running back Dillon Thieneman were consistent contributors for the Rocks, keeping the ball moving with many clutch catches. At the end of the 4th quarter, the Rocks found themselves down by 4 points (7-3) with 2+ minutes left in the game and 70 yards to traverse. After many spectacular plays & several setbacks, the Rocks junior quarterback Nick Talley was able to find sophomore wide receiver Jackson Wasserstrom for the game winning touchdown with under a minute to play.

The JV Rocks defense played physical throughout the entire game. The Rocks D was able to shut the Miller offense down drive after drive. The performances of the game were bookended by a goal line stand to start the game and a red zone stop to end the game and get the ball back to the offense for the game winning score. The player of the game was freshman cornerback Dillon Thieneman who had 2 interceptions on the game (1 as time expired to seal the victory). The book ends for the consistent play for the Rocks defense were the book ends on the defensive line, junior defensive ends Seth Martin & Ayden Hartman had outstanding games. The play of the game came after an interception by the Rocks offense, with the team down by 4 points and the Millers in Rocks territory. The defense rose up, stayed united, and got the ball back for the offense.

The JV Rocks football team will look to keep their momentum going when they play Hamilton Southeastern High School on Saturday September 21st at 10 a.m at home.

Sunday, September 15, 2019

#RockReport Varsity vs Noblesville

Last Friday, your Rocks hosted the Noblesville Millers, earning a 34-14 win. The victory brings the Rocks to 4-0 on the year, and secures the Midland Rail trophy for this season.

The Shamrock Offense was led by Camden Simons. Aidan Parker added consistent play down in the trenches. One big play came on an RB screen to Micah Hauser, with Cole Grady, Jacob Netral, and Aidan Parker all getting in on the action with key blocks. A second big play came when Simons hooked up with Levi Kaster for a touchdown on a TE throwback.

The Rock D was led by Micah Hauser, while Jack Pfeiffer and Seth Martin tacked on consistent play. The big play for the D was when Hauser stepped in front of a slant in the endzone for a touchdown saving interception.

Shamrock Special Teams was led by Carson Voorhis. Lyle Beam added consistent play, and the big play in this phase goes to Reid Schepers.

Special mention should be given to Jonathan Hernandez, Blaine Riley, Clay Frederick, and Alex Wolfe. These Rocks made significant contributions in preparing the team for the Friday contest. During the week, they show us what it means to be united, providing the best possible look for their fellow teammates.

Next week, your Rocks will travel to Hamilton Southeastern to take on the Royals. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

#RockReport JV vs Zionsville

The Westfield Junior Varsity football team played their third game of the season on Saturday against the Eagles of Zionsville.  The JV offense struggled early but was able to get some explosive plays and run away with the victory for the Rocks, 33-14

Rocks JV offense sputtered a bit early on in the game but were able to muster two field goals on the first two drives.  The Rocks offense was able to decipher the Eagle defense by utilizing sophomore receiver Jackson Wasserstrom and his explosive play making capability.  Jackson finished the game with 4 touchdowns & multiple acrobatic catches on the sideline.  Junior quarterback Nick Talley was able to engineer multiple drives to give the Rocks the lead by halftime.  The Rocks would not relinquish the lead from that point forward.

The JV Rocks defense lived by the motto, “bend but don’t break”.  The Rocks allowed multiple explosive plays to the Eagles offense, but 3 times in the first half fortified their defenses on the goal line and deny the Eagles entry into pay dirt.  The Rocks also forced multiple takeaways during the game.  Sophomore linebacker Evan Canon lead the charge with an interception early in the first half.  Junior cornerback Kyle Pape, sophomore cornerback Thaddeus O’Neill, and freshman cornerback Dillon Thieneman added interceptions later in the game for the Rocks.  Sophomore defensive tackle Kyle Widmer was the keystone of the defense and earned the defensive player of the game award with his dominante play in the middle of the defense.

The JV Rocks football team will look to keep their momentum going when they play noblesville High School on Saturday September 14th at 10 a.m at Beaver Stadium in noblesville Indiana.

#RockReport Freshmen at Zionsville

The freshman Rocks of Westfield took on HCC rival Zionsville in a game that really proved the mettle of the young Rocks. On the shoulders of a defense that allowed zero first downs, the Rocks came away with a 21-0 victory.

The defense held staunch from the start of the game until the final whistle. The Eagles of Zionsville never gained a first down through the ground, the air, or through a penalty. Headlining the defense was the front seven, anchored by defensive tackle Kaden Rounds. For Rounds’s steadfastness in the trenches, he earned player of the game honors, coupled with safety Eli Carter, who had a big interception in the first half. The single most dominant play of the game came when safety Brennan Hacker completely annihilated the opposing ball carrier with a hammer hit.

Offensively, the Rocks kept grinding away with big drives. Their scores came on two Collin Lindsey touchdown passes and a Jalen Herron rush. QB Lindsey earned player of the game recognition for his passing, running, and overall leadership. Herron earned Mr. Consistency honors for the spark and speed he brought to the offense. The big play of the game occurred on the Rocks’ second touchdown of the game -- a Lindsey lob to TE Austin Knott while Lindsey was being wrestled to the ground by a Zionsville tackler.

On special teams, Austin Knott shined for his effort on kickoff and as a long snapper. He earns his first player of the game honors with this. Tyler Dikos -- a contributor on every single special team -- earns Mr. Consistency. For his pressure of a Zionsville punt in their own end zone, linebacker Charlie Dager earns the Big Play Award.

The Rocks will be returning home on Saturday, September 14th, as they take on heated cross-county rival Noblesville. Kickoff is at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, September 8, 2019

#RockReport Varsity at Zionsville

On Friday, your Rocks traveled over to Zionsville to face the Eagles, earning a 51-24 victory. The win takes the Rocks to 3-0 on the season, and 1-0 in conference play. Zionsville falls to 2-1 (0-1 HCC).

On offense, the Shamrocks were led by OL Jacob Netral, anchored by the consistent play of the entire offensive line. When you score on the ground with five different runners, it's a good sign that the line is playing it's heart out. The big play for the offense was a stellar catch by WR Mason Piening to give the Rocks a key first down.

The Rock D was led by DL Owen Ogle, and backed by CB Grant Joyce. They held the Eagles to only one score in each of the four quarters, which proved plenty with all of the scoring that the offense accomplished. Shamrock Special Teams were led by Trevor Lickfeldt along with the consistent play of Lyle Beam. Nailing a field goal right before halftime was big for the FG unit and the team as a whole.

Special mention should be given to Jonathan Hernandez, Evan Cannon, and Jonathon Frey. These Rocks made significant contributions in preparing the team for the Friday contest. During the week, they show us what it means to be united, providing the best possible look for their fellow teammates.

Next Friday, your Rocks will host the Noblesville Millers, as the rivalry portion of the schedule continues. Kickoff for the Midland Rail Rivalry game is scheduled for 7pm.

Monday, September 2, 2019

#RockReport Freshmen at Decatur Central

For week two of the 2019 season, the freshman Rocks of Westfield traveled to Indianapolis’s southwest side to take on the Decatur Central Hawks. The Rocks exhibited great toughness and determination en route to a 38-8 victory.

All three phases of the Rocks’ game shined; however, the defense highlighted the day with seven takeaways from the Hawks. The defining play of the game was a pick-six interception by linebacker Jayden Bernavil as he exhibited great hustle to a flying pass, sprinting his way over 30 yards to get to the end zone. The entire defensive line was a rock wall, rarely letting a pass escape the pocket or a run go past the line of scrimmage. Defensive end Brent Stone stood out the most, earning player of the game honors. Mr. Consistency was also a defensive lineman -- tackle Kaden Rounds.

On offense, the Rocks exhibited consistency in their drives, ending most of them with touchdowns. The player of the game was first year wide receiver Hunter Harris. With two touchdowns and a diving catch to get to the two-yard line, Harris found openings in the Hawks’ defense throughout the game. As the offense’s field general, quarterback Collin Lindsey wins Mr. Consistency for the second week in a row. Lindsey aggressively ran the ball, passed for multiple completions, including three touchdown passes, and led his team both on and off the field throughout the game. Offensive tackle Alex Ashley also earns Mr. Consistency honors as he paved the way for the Rocks’ run game and protected the pass against the tough Decatur Blitz. The play of the game was quarterback Cole Ballard’s pass to a diving Hunter Harris in the third quarter, putting the Rocks back onto the Hawk goal line.

In the kicking game, Jalen Herron stood out for his physicality, earning Mr. Consistency honors. Reece Weyer earned the play of the game for his punt return down to the five yard line.

The Rocks return to action vs. HCC rival Zionsville in an away game on Saturday, September 7th. Go Rocks!

#RockReport JV vs Decatur Central

The Westfield Junior Varsity football team played their second game of the season on Saturday against the Hawks of Decatur Central.  The JV defense struggled early but was able to get some key stops and seal the victory for the Rocks, 49-30.

The Rocks offense was on fire the whole day.  Quarterback Maximus Webster was the most consistent player of the game.  Webster dropped dimes all over the field & violently ran the ball off the edge.  Junior center Dakota Arvin was the offensive player of the game.  Arvin was a road grader opening holes for the running backs all day.  Wide receiver Ian Bruch had the big play of the game catching a quick slant, making the safety miss, and running the ball for a long touchdown.

The Rocks defense started strong stopping the Hawks offense early.  Decatur Central’s offense started a string of explosive plays hitting multiple deep passes for touchdowns.  The defensive coordinator for the Rocks, Coach Comer, made some brilliant adjustments resulting in the big play of the game when Junior Seth Poriah pressured the quarterback into throwing Junior safety Jonathan Frey an interception.  Sophomore defensive tackle Kyle Widmer clogged up the middle of the defense to earn the Mr. Consistency award.  The players of the game were the inside linebackers: Magwire Graybill, Gabe Arvin, Blaine Riley, & Jackson Anderson.

The JV Rocks football team will look to keep their momentum going when they play Zionsville High School on Saturday September 7th at 10 a.m at home.